Emory vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Emory Rank #886

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Alec mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Emory and Alec boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.